MENADEFENSE All about defense from Marrakech to Bengladesh

On 5 June, on the sidelines of the Saint Petersburg economic forum, Sergei Chemezov announced that Rostec’s engine subsidiary was ready to manufacture the PD-8 in series, TASS reports. The regulator Rosaviatsia certified the engine the same day, and the head of Rostec says he expects the first series-production units before the end of 2026. With 8 tonnes of thrust, ...

After opening a subsidiary in Ukraine last year, Delair is looking south. The French drone manufacturer is establishing itself in Morocco under the Delair Africa banner, with Rabat as its base for the entire continent. CEO Bastien Mancini is targeting between 500 million and one billion euros in revenue by 2030. Africa is part of that equation.

The Russian division of the Danish company Rockwool has donated RUB 600 million to the All-Russia People’s Front to provide assistance to soldiers involved in the special military operation and their families. “Corporate responsibility is not just about taxes and jobs. It is about remaining committed to your country in difficult times and being willing to support those who are ...

The Russo-Ukrainian war, which began in February 2022, has expanded beyond Europe’s borders, turning Africa into a theater of proxy confrontations. Moscow is consolidating its political, economic, and military influence in several African countries, while Kyiv is deploying diplomatic and military efforts to counter that presence. This dynamic pits Russians and Ukrainians against one another in local conflicts, particularly in ...

November 10, 2025 Press Release   Rostec State Corporation will showcase dozens of samples of its products at the Dubai Airshow 2025 International Aerospace Exhibition. The upgraded Yak-130M jet trainer and combat aircraft and the domestically produced Ansat-M helicopter will be presented abroad for the first time. In addition, the Su-57E fifth-generation Russian fighter jet will make its debut in ...

Recent crises in the Middle East have exposed an unsettling truth: countries that purchase American weapons systems do not fully control their own defense. Behind the sophistication of Patriot radars and missiles lies a technological dependency that endangers the sovereignty of many states.

Pakistan and Sudan have concluded a $1.5 billion defense deal, marking one of the most significant military collaborations between the two nations in recent years. The agreement, signed during a high-level visit to Islamabad by Sudanese military officials led by Lieutenant General Al-Tahir Mohamed Al-Awad Al-Amin, Commander of the Sudanese Air Force, aims to strengthen the capabilities of the Sudanese ...

A recently published Russian public tender discreetly confirmed a major acquisition for the Algerian Navy: the purchase of at least five BK‑16E fast patrol boats, designed for special operations and coastal defense.